Pharmacy Dispenser

Avicenna; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing community pharmacy group dedicated to making pharmacy better for all. In this role, you will enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring timely service and accurate dispensing of medications. With a commitment to professional development and community impact, this position offers a clear progression structure and a supportive environment for your career growth. Enjoy a range of perks including competitive salary, generous leave, and wellness programs. If you are passionate about pharmacy and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Clear progression structure

Further accredited training

Discounts platform for online retailers

Pension contributions

Generous annual leave allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Colleague pharmacy discount

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Colleague Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer-focused roles.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Dispense items into compliance aids and check prescriptions.
• Provide excellent customer service to meet needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Dispensing NVQ Level 2 Qualification

Job description

QUALIFIED PHARMACY DISPENSER

Abersychan Pharmacy

14 Broad Street, Abersychan

Pontypool, Monmouthshire

NP4 7BQ

20 hours per week

37.5 hours per week (Maternity cover)

Are you considering taking your Pharmacy Dispensing Qualification to the next level?

Do you have the ability to build meaningful relationships with customers?

We would like to present you with the opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference in the lives of our communities, in addition to working for the UK’s fastest growing group of community pharmacies.

We are Avicenna and we are here to make Pharmacy Better!

At Avicenna, we actively make pharmacy better by having a lasting impact on the lives of our community. Providing only the best care creates a more positive impact on our patients’ lives. We grow our reach to help more, and we are being smarter in safety and innovation.

Our Values

• Better for our People
• Better for our Patients
• Better for our Planet

We believe pharmacy can be better for all of our people, whether that be in store, buying group, or support. We are also making Avicenna a better place to work for our partners.

We are making pharmacy better for our planet by creating a sustainable business and taking responsibility for our impact on the planet. We measure our customers’ happiness and are always looking for new ways to improve the quality of our stores and the service we provide to our local communities.

Your New Role with Avicenna

You will ensure customer needs are met in a timely and efficient manner to enhance the success of the pharmacy by providing excellent customer service. Key responsibilities will include:

1. Dispense items into compliance aids or monitored dosage systems, when appropriate.
2. Check that receipt of prescriptions at the medicines counter has been correctly performed and verify stock availability on acceptance of prescription.
3. Provide excellent levels of customer service to all customers to ensure needs and requirements are met/exceeded.
4. Support other services as required by the pharmacy and identify opportunities for the Pharmacist Manager, Pharmacist, Relief Pharmacist, or Locum.
5. Clinically check all prescriptions to avoid possible drug interactions. When interactions are identified, notify the RP so that the prescriber can be contacted.

Perks at Work

We know how important it is to reward the great work you do. We offer a range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit individual needs, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Clear progression structure
• Further accredited training
• Discounts platform for online leading retailers
• Pension contributions in partnership with the People’s Pension
• Generous annual leave allowance: 21 days plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme supporting new bikes or equipment funding
• Colleague pharmacy discount on goods from any Avicenna pharmacy
• Employee assistance programme including a 24/7 confidential helpline, legal information, counselling support, and online wellbeing portal
• Refer a Colleague Scheme with rewards up to £1,000 for successful referrals
• My Avicenna: Access to platforms promoting health and wellbeing, including Move, Munch, Money, and Mind

Why join Avicenna?

We are the UK’s fastest-growing group of community pharmacies and the country’s largest buying group, with over 139 pharmacies and more than 1200 independent members. Now is a great time to join and develop with Avicenna as we expand. As a growing company, you will have opportunities to develop your career in various roles.

Grow your career with us! Our people are vital to our organization. If you have the right attitude, excellent communication skills, commitment, and a passion for working in your local community, we will support your training and qualification efforts.

We would love to meet someone with:

• Dispensing NVQ Level 2 Qualification
• Experience working in retail or a customer-focused background
• A caring and confident manner when serving and advising patients
• Excellent attention to detail

Join us on our mission to make pharmacy better.

INDDIS